Harry and The Raggedy's

I have had the idea to do this for awhile but just never got it together to get it done. I finally made the goal to get this project finished in September. I almost made it but not quite. The finishing touches were completed on October 6th. So here they are made with lots of love for each of my nieces.

Raggedy Kenzie


Raggedy Ruby


Raggedy Emma who she named Jane


Raggedy Sierra



Nicholas and Andrew have been asking and asking and asking for a pet for forever and ever. I just didn't feel comfortable getting a cat or a dog for the expense, time they would require and the fact they would be left alone for so long. Saturday October 13th we were at a shopping plaza exchanging some clothing and there was a pet store close by. The boys asked if they could go and check out the animals. After our shopping was complete we headed over to see the animals. We headed over to the reptile area and there was a very nice employee there who was very willing to show the boys what kind of things were available. He got out a snake, lizard, tarantula and a couple of turtles for the boys to hold. I held all except, well you know. I asked about the care of each one and talked to the boys about what they would like. I thought it over and figured the tarantula would probably be the best since it just sits in a plastic box, doesn't need to be walked, doesn't need to be taken to the vet for shots, won't scratch the furniture, only eats $.12 crickets every 3-4 days, is very clean and doesn't make a sound. The boys agreed on the spider and they pooled their money together and had just about enough for everything that was needed. So far things have gone really well with their new pet and all the neighbor kids think it is really cool. So all of you who are daring enough here are some pictures of our new pet Harry, the rose haired tarantula.

Enjoying Fall

Hyrum came over last Saturday evening and had a sleepover with the boys. They had lots of fun playing video games and acting silly. It is so fun for the cousins to get together and renew their friendship.



Monday morning after I dropped the boys off at school I went for a walk in the park and soaked in all of the beauty that was around me. What a glorious time of year we are in. The wonderful color and smells. These are some of my very amateur attempts to capture some of the wonders that I was able to see.







Monday evening for FHE, the boys and I went to Gardner Village in South Jordan to view the witches. This has become a tradition for us and enjoy it very much. Here are the boys with some of the witches.







Today I just had to get out of the house for awhile. We walked over to the park and again enjoyed the beauty and coolness of the fresh air. I'm so very grateful for this beautiful world we have to enjoy and for my children whom I can share it with.